Bitkub: availability and regulation
Bitkub is Thailand's largest crypto exchange, licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand (Thai SEC). It serves Thai customers using the Thai baht. As of January 2026 it is focused on the Thai market and is not aimed at users outside Thailand.
Information, not advice. This is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Verify the current rules with a qualified local professional and the official regulator before acting.
Bitkub is a crypto exchange founded in Thailand in 2018 and is the country's largest digital asset platform by volume. As of January 2026 it operates under a digital asset licence supervised by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand (Thai SEC), serving Thai customers with the Thai baht as the main funding currency. It is focused on the Thai market and is not aimed at users in other countries.
What Bitkub is
Bitkub is a crypto exchange founded in 2018 and based in Bangkok, Thailand. It is the largest digital asset exchange in the country and offers spot trading of crypto against the Thai baht through its web platform and app, aimed squarely at Thai users.
The platform is custodial, which means Bitkub holds the assets in your account for you. Supported assets and features are set for the Thai market. Fees are charged as trading fees, so confirm the current fee schedule and asset list on the platform before trading.
Bitkub was among the first exchanges to receive a digital asset licence in Thailand and has positioned itself as a regulated local operator. Reporting indicates the company has explored an international listing, but its trading service remains focused on Thailand.
Registrations and licences
- Thailand. Bitkub operates as a licensed digital asset exchange supervised by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand (Thai SEC), which licenses digital asset operators under Thai law. Bitkub was among the early exchanges to receive such a licence (as of January 2026).
- Local scope. The licence and the service are for the Thai market, with the Thai baht as the funding currency and Thai payment methods (as of January 2026).
- Ongoing supervision. Thai digital asset rules continue to develop, including measures on advertising, custody, and consumer protection set by the Thai SEC. Confirm the current obligations that apply (as of January 2026).
- Outside Thailand. Bitkub is not aimed at users in other countries, and people abroad should use a platform available in their own country (as of January 2026).
Each registration is stated as of 21 June 2026. Licences and registrations change. Confirm the current position on the Thai SEC register and the legal pages of the platform before acting.
Where Bitkub is available
As of January 2026 Bitkub serves customers in Thailand, where it is licensed by the Thai SEC. The platform uses the Thai baht and supports Thai payment methods, and account opening generally requires Thai identification and verification.
Bitkub does not serve United States residents and is not aimed at users in other countries. If you live outside Thailand, compare exchanges that are genuinely available in your country instead. Check the current eligibility on the platform before signing up.
Bitkub is one of several platforms available to people in Thailand. Availability depends on where you live, so compare the exchanges that are genuinely available in your country before you choose.
Regulator and sources
The supervising authority is the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand (Thai SEC), which licenses and oversees digital asset operators in Thailand under the country's digital asset law.
- Bitkub official site and corporate information.
- Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand (Thai SEC) digital asset licence information.
- Public reporting on Bitkub's Thai SEC licence and its market position in Thailand.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bitkub licensed and regulated?
Bitkub operates under a digital asset licence supervised by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand (Thai SEC). A licence covers regulatory obligations and does not remove market or platform risk. This is information rather than advice and is current as of January 2026.
Which countries can use Bitkub?
Bitkub is built for the Thai market, uses the Thai baht for funding, and serves customers in Thailand. As of January 2026 it is not aimed at users outside Thailand. Check the platform for your eligibility before signing up.
Is Bitkub available in the United States?
No. As of January 2026 Bitkub is a Thai exchange focused on the Thai market and does not serve United States residents. United States residents should compare platforms registered for that market.
Is crypto legal in Thailand?
Yes, with rules. As of January 2026 crypto trading on licensed exchanges is legal in Thailand under the supervision of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand (Thai SEC), which licenses digital asset operators. Verify the current position with the regulator.
Does Bitkub hold my crypto?
Yes. Bitkub is a custodial platform and holds the assets in your account for you. Holding your own keys requires a separate self custody wallet.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability, registrations, and the rules that govern them can change at short notice and vary by region. Thai digital asset rules continue to develop. The position on this page is dated 21 June 2026. Confirm the current status with the named regulator and the platform before you act.
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